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About This Course
This section provides you with a brief description of the course — 10967A: Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure — audience, suggested prerequisites, and course objectives.
Course Description
This five day course covers the basic skills and knowledge that are required in order to build a Windows Server Infrastructure. It covers storage considerations and implementation, networking architecture and topologies, security considerations and best practices as well as basic Windows Server administration skills and specific technologies such as Windows Server 2012 Installation, configuration, maintenance and performance. Within that it will also cover specific areas such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name Services (DNS), Group Policy and many others. This course is needed as a first step in preparing for a job in IT or as prerequisite training before beginning the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) training and certification path
Audience
Candidates for this course are people who are starting out their career or looking to change careers into Windows Server Technologies and need the fundamental knowledge to help them achieve that. It would be of interest to home computer users, small business owners, academic students, information workers, developers, technical managers, help desk technicians or IT Professionals who are looking to cross train from an alternative technology.
Student Prerequisites
In addition to their professional experience, before attending this course, students must have: • Knowledge of general computing concepts.
• Knowledge equivalent to the MTA exam 98-349: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2012.
• Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
• Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
• Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation. • Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment. • Implement and Manage Windows Server roles.
• Implement and configure an Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS) forest.
• Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
• Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth. • Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to
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• Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization’s security. • Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
• Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
Course Outline
The course outline is as follows:
Module 1, “Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012”
This module explains how the Windows Server 2012 editions, installation options, optimal service and device configuration and general post-installation configuration all contribute to the functionality and effectiveness of your Windows Server implementation. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe Windows Server components and architecture. • Install Windows Server 2012.
• Configure services.
• Configure devices and device drivers.
Module 2, “Implementing Storage in Windows Server”
This module will introduce you to different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server and will finish a discussion on a resilient strategy for your storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify a suitable storage technology. • Manage storage within Windows Server. • Implement disk fault tolerance.
Module 3, “Understanding Network Infrastructure”
In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe physical network topologies and standards. • Define local area networks (LANs).
• Define wide area networks (WANs). • Describe wireless networking technologies. • Explain how to connect a network to the Internet. • Describe how technologies are used for remote access.
Module 4, “Connecting Network Components”
This module explores the functionality of low-level networking components, including switches and routers. In addition, the module provides guidance on how best to connect these and other components together to provide additional network functionality. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe the industry standard protocol model. • Describe routing technologies and protocols. • Describe adapters, hubs, and switches.
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Module 5, “Implementing TCP/IP”
This module describes the requirements of a protocol stack and then focuses on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol stack. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe the functionality of the TCP/IP suite. • Describe IP version 4 (IPv4) addressing. • Configure an IPv4 network.
• Describe IP version 6 (IPv6) addressing and transition.
• Describe the various name resolution methods that are used by TCP/IP hosts.
Module 6, “Windows Server Roles”
This module explains the functional requirements of a server computer and how to select and deploy appropriate server roles to support these functional requirements. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe role-based deployment. • Deploy role-specific servers.
• Describe deployment options for server roles. • Implement best practices for server roles.
Module 7, “Implementing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)”
This module explains that, as a directory service, how AD DS stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and network administrators. After completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe the fundamental features of AD DS. • Implement AD DS.
• Implement organizational units (OUs) for managing groups and objects. • Configure client computers centrally with Group Policy objects (GPOs).
Module 8, “Implementing IT Security Layers”
This module explains how, in addition to file and share permissions; you can also use data encryption to restrict data access. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify security threats at all levels and reduce those threats. • Describe physical security risks and identify mitigations.
• Identify Internet-based security threats and protect against them.
Module 9, “Implementing Windows Server Security”
This module reviews the tools and concepts available for implementing security within a Microsoft Windows infrastructure. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe the Windows Server features that help improve the network’s security. • Explain how to secure files and folders in a Windows Server environment.
• Explain how to use Windows Server encryption features to help secure access to resources.
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This module explains possible threats when you connect your computers to a network, how to identify them, and how implement appropriate Windows network security features to help to eliminate them. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify network-based security threats and mitigation strategies. • Implement Windows Firewall to secure Windows hosts.
Module 11, “Implementing Security Software”
This module explains how an information technology (IT) administrator can account for and mitigate the risks of malicious code, unauthorized use, and data theft. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Implement Windows Server® technologies and features that improve client security. • Describe security threats posed by email and how to reduce these threats.
• Explain how to improve server security by using Windows Server security analysis and hardening tools.
Module 12, “Monitoring Server Performance”
This module discusses the importance of monitoring the performance of servers, and how you monitor servers to ensure that they run efficiently and use available server capacity. It also explains performance monitoring tools to identify components that require additional tuning and troubleshooting, so that you can improve the efficiency of your servers. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Use the Event Viewer to identify and interpret Windows® Logs, and Application and Services Logs.
• Measure system resource usage, identify component bottlenecks, and use monitoring tools such as Performance Monitor.
Module 13, “Maintaining Windows Server”
This module explains the importance of system updates, how to troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process, and how to implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability. After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Troubleshoot the Windows Server startup process.
• Implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability. • Explain the importance of system updates.
• Implement an appropriate troubleshooting methodology to resolve problems with Windows Server.
Exam/Course Mapping
This course, 10967A: Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure, does not have a direct mapping to any Microsoft exam and taking this course does guarantee passing of any such exams.
This course does however cover some of the required content from the below Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams, and may be useful study material in preparation for those exams, further details of which are available on http://www.microsoft.com/learning
• 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals • 98-366: Networking Fundamentals
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• 98-367: Security Fundamentals
Course Materials
The following materials are included with your kit:
• Course Handbook A succinct classroom learning guide that provides all the critical technical information in a crisp, tightly-focused format, which is just right for an effective in-class learning experience.
• Lessons: Guide you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that are critical to the success of the in-class learning experience.
• Labs: Provide a real-world, hands-on platform for you to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the module.
• Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide improved on-the-job reference material to boost knowledge and skills retention.
• Lab Answer Keys: Provide step-by-step lab solution guidance at your fingertips when it’s needed.
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Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site:
Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium on-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook.
• Modules: Include companion content, such as questions and answers, detailed demo steps and additional reading links, for each lesson. Additionally, they include Lab Review questions and answers and Module Reviews and Takeaways sections, which contain the review questions and answers, best practices, common issues and troubleshooting tips with answers, and real-world issues and scenarios with answers.
• Resources: Include well-categorized additional resources that give you immediate access to the most up-to-date premium content on TechNet, MSDN®, and Microsoft Press®.
Student Course files on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site: Includes
the Allfiles.exe, a self-extracting executable file that contains all the files required for the labs and demonstrations.
• Course evaluation At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete an online evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility, and instructor.
• To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send e-mail to
[email protected]. To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send e-mail to [email protected].
Virtual Machine Environment
This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support the business scenario of the course.
Virtual Machine Configuration
In this course, you will use Hyper-V®
in a Windows Server 2012 host to perform the labs.
Important At the end of each lab, you must close the virtual machine and must not save
any changes. Labs in each module are independent of each other and require the virtual machines to be in a clean state at the start of each module in order to function correctly. To close a virtual machine without saving the changes, perform the following steps:
1. On the virtual machine, on the Action menu, click Close.
2. In the Close dialog box, in the What do you want the virtual machine to do? list, click Turn off and delete changes, and then click OK.
The following table shows the role of each virtual machine that is used in this course.
Virtual machine Role
10967A-LON-DC1 Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller and DNS Server in the Adatum.com domain. 10967A-LON-SVR1 Windows Server 2012 server, member server in Adatum.com domain
10967A-LON-SVR2 Windows Server 2012 server. Not domain joined.
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Virtual machine Role
10967A-LON-SVR4 Blank virtual disk used for Installation of Windows Server 2012.
10967A-LON-SVR5 Windows Server 2012 server. Not domain joined. Damaged boot sector for use in troubleshooting lab. 10967A-LON-CL1 Windows 8 client, joined to the Adatum.com domain.
MSL-TMG1
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise with Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) installed. Acts as Internet proxy and default gateway for course virtual machines. Required in some labs to allow access to the internet.
Software Configuration
The following software is installed or available for use in the Labs
• Remote Server Administration Toolkit (RSAT) for Windows 8: Available as part of lab files for installation and use during lab.
• StressTool.exe: Used to place a simulated load on virtual machine CPUs.
• Report Viewer 200f8 Sp1: Used for Windows Server Update services reporting synchronization.
• Microsoft® System CLR Types for Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012: Used as example msi installer fir use with AppLocker.
• Windows Server 2012 Evaluation Installation files: used for use during Windows Server 2012 Installation lab.
Course Files
There are lab files associated with the labs in this course which contains software listed above and samples files for use during the course labs. These lab files are located on the E:\ drive within the 10967A-LON-DC1 virtual machine.
Classroom Setup
Each classroom computer will have the same virtual machines configured in the same way.
Course Hardware Level
To ensure a satisfactory student experience, Microsoft Learning requires a minimum equipment configuration for trainer and student computers in all Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) classrooms in which Official Microsoft Learning Product courseware are taught.
Hardware Level 6
• Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) processor • Dual 120 gigabyte (GB) hard disks 7200 RM SATA or better*
• 8 GB random access memory (RAM) or higher • DVD drive
• Network adapter
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• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device • Sound card with amplified speakers
Navigation in Windows Server 2012
If you are not familiar with the user interface in Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 then the following information will help orient you to the new interface.
• Sign in and Sign out replace Log in and Log out.
• Administrative tools are found in the Tools menu of Server Manager.
• Move your mouse to the lower right corner of the desktop to open a menu with: • Settings: This includes Control Panel and Power
• Start menu: This provides access to some applications
• Search: This allows you to search applications, settings, and files You may also find the following shortcut keys useful:
• Windows: Opens the Start menu
• Windows+C: Opens the same menu as moving the mouse to the lower right corner • Windows+I: Opens Settings
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Module1
Installing and Configuring Windows Server
Contents:
Module Overview 1-1
Lesson 1: Windows Server Architecture 1-2
Lesson 2: Installing Windows Server 1-9
Lesson 3: Configuring Services 1-21
Lesson 4: Configuring Devices and Device Drivers 1-24
Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 1-29
Module Review and Takeaways 1-34
Module Overview
In order to have a server that fits the needs of your organization and that operates in an efficient and consistent manner, specific steps and considerations have to be taken. A critical piece of a Windows Server®
operating system’s ability to operate successfully and efficiently is the initial installation of the operating system and the configuration of the services and devices. These areas are covered in this module.
Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe Windows Server components and architecture. • Install Windows Server 2012.
• Configure services.
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Lesson 1
Windows Server Architecture
Before you start to install and configure Windows Server, you must have a basic understanding of servers and operating systems. You must also understand server components and how those components work together. Understanding these basic concepts will help you make more informed decisions and have a better understanding of how servers work.
Lesson Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to: • Describe servers and clients.
• Describe components that make up Windows Server. • Describe the Windows Server bus technologies. • Describe the Windows Server software architecture.
What Is a Server?
A server is a computer that provides shared resources—such as files, printers, email messages, web services, and databases—to network users.
Unlike a client, whose primary role is performing tasks for the end-user who is logged on locally to the computer, a server is responsible for serving many resources to the rest of the network. Which resources the server provides is determined by the assignment of server roles. Server roles define a server’s function such as Web Server, Application Server, File and Storage Service server, and Print Server.
Servers also play a key role in maintaining the integrity of a computer network. Servers use authentication and resource access rules to make sure that information and resources on the network are available only to those who are authorized to use them. Servers also provide additional network-related services such as assigning IP addresses, performing name resolution, or routing network traffic.
The main component to supplying these services in an effective manner is the server operating system. The server operating system communicates with the server’s hardware to enable communication to occur and data to be transferred internally between the various server components and externally to resources that want to access information. A server operating system provides a centralized environment to manage the server’s functionality and resources. It lets administrators interact with the server in a meaningful and efficient way. Operating systems control the allocation and usage of hardware resources such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and peripheral devices. An operating system is the foundation on which programs and applications are built.
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Windows Server Components
Servers consist of multiple components that enable the computer to function. Some more well-known elements include the following: • Motherboards
• Casing or housing unit • CPU/processors • Memory • Hard disks • Expansion devices • Integrated peripherals • Power supplies • Cooling systems • Keyboards • Mouse devices • Monitors
Generally, servers are a group of individual components. How these components interact and operate determines the performance of the server. At its most basic level, the server consists of a series of resistors, capacitors, semiconductors, and transistors, connected through conductive cabling.
The following topics cover some common components, such as the motherboard, CPU (or processor), hard disk, random access memory, and network access. Understanding how these hardware components are used by the operating system and how they interact with one another is an important step to understanding how servers function.
Motherboard
The motherboard is the printed circuit board (PCB) that controls all the other components in a server. It is typically the largest single physical component on which all other physical components are installed. Motherboards can be very different from server to server and are built to accommodate particular
technologies or kinds of devices. Server motherboards can be housed in several different ways, such as the following:
• Towers. Server motherboards can be mounted in a stand-alone box. This is known as a tower, much as you might see in a desktop workstation. Desktop workstations are mainly used in small to medium-sized businesses and are not usually centrally managed or configured.
• Racking or shelving units. Server motherboards can be mounted in single self-contained units. These units can then be stacked in a rack or shelving unit. Typically racks and shelving units contain multiple servers and are located in a secure server room. These servers can be managed by using a single monitor or keyboard present in the racking unit, or remotely managed. Remotely managing servers is most common in modern data center environments.
• Blade servers. Server motherboards can be mounted as “blade” servers. These are stripped-down versions (no chassis) with just the motherboard and necessary components. This configuration is becoming more common in data center environments because there are fewer components and the blades can be quickly swapped out.
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CPU or Processor
The CPU or processor is the computational, mathematical, and control unit of a computer. CPUs are everywhere in modern devices, such as TVs, telephones, washing machines, cars, and refrigerators. The processor is the component that executes instructions and, at its most basic level, is a layer of silicon with millions of transistors, known as a core. Typically, CPUs in modern servers have more than one core or separate CPUs built in to one device. Having two processors is known as dual core and having four processors is known as quad core.
CPU performance can be measured in many ways. Factors such as memory cache size, bus width, and number of transistors all affect CPU performance. Processor speed, or clock speed, measured in Hertz, is probably the most common measurement used to differentiate CPUs.
CPUs can have either a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. A 32-bit processor can directly address up to a maximum limit of approximately 4 gigabytes (GB) of address space. A 64-bit processor can support up to 1,024 GB of both physical and addressable memory. Additionally, 64-bit systems can scale up (increase processor cores and memory) more than 32-bit systems.
Not all software and operating systems can take advantage of a 64-bit architecture. Legacy applications might require 32-bit architecture. The Windows Server 2012 operating system is available only in 64-bit versions.
Note:
• 64-bit processors can run either a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system. • 32-bit processors can only run a 32-bit operating system.
Processor functionality is continually being updated and improved. New processors may have Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) technology for example. SLAT improves performance by providing a second level of paging at the hardware level the Client Hyper-V feature in Windows®
8 requires SLAT to be present for it to work. Similarly, Hyper-V® in Windows Server 2012 requires hardware assisted
virtualization support in processors such as Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) or AMD virtualization (AMD-V).
Storage
Windows Server requires a repository into which it can store and retrieve data. Modern servers typically access some form of shared storage. This shared storage provides redundancy and is typically external to the physical server. There are two primary competing physical elements that can be used:
• Disks. Hard disk drives (HDDs) have been used for a long time. They consist of circular disks and a “head” that can read and write to the disks. The disks spin very quickly and the head accesses and writes data as directed. This is much like an old vinyl record player, except a lot faster and able to access different areas of the disk as needed. Disks can be stand-alone or attached together in an array. Disks are categorized with two main metrics, as follows:
o Capacity. Can be from several hundred megabytes to several terabytes.
o Speed of access. This is defined by the bus technology which can have a significant affect the disk performance. Bus technologies are discussed in more detail in the next topic.
• Solid-state drives (SSD). These, as the name suggests, are based on semiconductors and have no disks or mechanical components. There are no moving parts. SSDs have the same metrics as HDDs. o Capacity. Have smaller capacities than HDDs, generally only up to several hundred megabytes.
SSDs are not as scalable and are usually more expensive than HDDs. This may change as the technology evolves and becomes more common in the industry.
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o Speed of access. SSDs provide for faster read and write access to data than HDDs. They require a separate controller to control read and write functions. SSDs generally provide faster access to data and are fairly new to the industry.
Disk space is also used by the operating system and applications to cache items for quick access. Storage costs generally have come down in recent times and the technologies implementing them are evolving. This is transforming storage options for servers and for consumers.
Memory
Data that is stored in a storage device must be transferred into memory before it can be used. So server memory can have a significant effect on the number of concurrent tasks a server can perform. If multiple applications or services are operating in parallel, the available memory can determine whether a particular application will load and how long it will take to execute.
Typically, memory refers to the main memory or random access memory (RAM). This is known as random because any part of the memory device can be written or accessed. However, there are other kinds of memory, such as memory dedicated to graphics or CPUs. These devices typically contain read-only memory (ROM).
There are different kinds of RAM, such as Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SD RAM), Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM (DDR SDRAM), and Double Data Rate 2 RAM (DDR2 RAM). Each kind of memory has its own characteristics. Motherboards have memory slots. This determines the kind of memory supported and how much memory is supported.
Some features or functionality to be aware of include the following:
• Dual inline memory module (DIMM). The slot on the motherboard in which the RAM is inserted. The connection type has 32 or 72 pin varieties.
• Single inline memory module (SIMM). The slot on the motherboard in which the RAM is inserted. The connection type has 32 or 72 pin varieties.
• Error Correction Checking (ECC). Supports verifying integrity of data entering or leaving the storage area. If the data is corrupted, ECC will correct the error.
• Registered memory. Holds the data until it is passed on to the motherboard for transfer. It increases the speed and reliability of data access.
• Buffered memory. Contains a buffer to allow for overspill of data when it is dealing with the memory controller—that is, there is more data than the controller can handle or process. Buffered memory is more reliable and has faster transfers.
Generally, more memory is better. With 64-bit chip architecture, you can have significant values of RAM.
Note: RAM is considered volatile because without power, all memory stored in it will be lost.
Network
By definition, servers provide resources to clients. Therefore, network access is very important to server performance. Although there might be some network components integrated into the motherboard, network support within servers is provided through network adapters which are inserted into the expansion slots of a server’s motherboard.
Many different network adapters are available and most of the network adapter functionality can be determined by the software that is used to manage the transfer of data. Some features—such as single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV), which allows for the direct transfer of data between network adapters on
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different computers, bypassing the need for CPU intervention—require that functionality be supported by the network adapter itself. NIC teaming, where multiple network adapters can be combined to provide redundancy, is such a scenario; Multipath IO (MPIO) for redundancy is another such scenario.
You need to be aware of the network functionality and network adapter functionality and what your requirements are for transfer rates and feature sets. Ultimately poor network performance could lead to very poor end-user experience.
Power Supply
As with any electrical device, servers require power. They need a regulated power supply and are very sensitive to power surges or sudden drops in power. Either scenario can result in damaged components. Therefore, most servers will have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as a backup power supply if there is a sudden power failure, and a surge protector to prevent sudden spikes in electrical power.
Cooling Units/Heat Sinks
Electronic components generate heat. This heat can cause an electronic component to fail and result in damage or data loss. The heat can be “drawn off” or dissipated in several ways, such as the following: • Use air or water. Typically, servers have fans that speed up and slow down to blow air across a hot
device to cool it down. You can also use water or other liquid-cooled mechanisms. But these are not widely used. Liquid cooling systems must be carefully managed.
• Provide conduction or radiation. Putting heat sinks over CPUs can move heat away from the device. Also, not positioning individual components over one another and leaving open space between devices also helps dissipate heat.
Heat management is a significant consideration in modern data centers. Using fans can be very noisy and require additional power consumption. This has additional costs.
Question: In what ways can 64-bit computing improve performance?
Windows Server Bus Technologies
Bus technologies are the mechanisms by which components communicate with one another. The term can be used in the context of either
computer-to-computer communication over a network or, as is more typical, in relation to internal computer components and how parts of the computer communicate with the processor. Many devices are referred to or named by the kind of bus technology that they use. Bus technologies can be widely grouped into two functional categories: serial bus and parallel bus. • Serial Bus. Data is broken up and transmitted
as packets. The packets are sent one after the other over a single connection to the destination. At the destination packets are then reassembled. Common serial bus technologies include the following: o Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA). Connects storage devices to CPU hard disk
drives and optical drives. Variations exist, such as external SATA (eSATA) and mini-SATA (mSATA). SATA version 2 provides speeds of up to 300 megabytes per second (MBps). SATA version 3 provides speeds up to 600 MBps.
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o Serial-attached SCSI. Provides for speeds of potentially up 300 MBps. Supports hot swapping, replacing the component without shutting down the system
o Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and PCI Express. Typically used to attach peripheral devices to a server. PCIe supports speeds up to 200 MBps
o Universal serial bus (USB). Several versions are available. USB 3.0 provides speeds of up to 5 gigabytes per second (GBps), but in practice, a good deal less than that, of the order of several hundred MBps. Used in many peripheral devices.
o Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 1394. Also known as FireWire, i.LINK, and Lynx. Supports speeds of 800 MBps and provides for very fast transfer speeds. Used in many peripheral devices, specifically multimedia devices.
o Infiniband. Infiniband has three implementations, each multiples of a 2.5 GBps transfer rate. Infiniband 1x provides transfer rates of 2.5 GBps. Infiniband 4x provides transfer rates of 10 GBps. Infiniband 12x provides transfer rates of 30 GBps. Infiniband is intended for use with high-speed storage, clustering, and cloud computing in data centers.
• Parallel Bus. Data is broken up into packages and transmitted to its destination over multiple connections at the same time. At the destination the packets are then reassembled.
o Parallel ATA (PATA). Generally known as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) and in later versions as Enhanced IDE (EIDE). Used for HDD connections. This is a legacy technology.
o Parallel SCSI. Used primarily for data storage with hard disk drives. It provides maximum transfer rates of approximately 320 MBps. This legacy technology was replaced by serial-attached SCSI. o Industry Standard Architecture (ISA). This is legacy technology provided for a 16-bit bus.
Replaced by PCI.
o Micro Channel. IBM PS/2 replacement for ISA.
o Extended ISA (EISA). An extension of ISA that was replaced largely by PCI.
Serial buses have generally replaced parallel buses and are currently more widely used in servers. The internal bus types can be categorized by the type of data that they transmit, such as the following: • Address bus. An internal bus from the CPU to the memory. This is used to transfer the addresses of
data, not the actual data itself. The address bus width is the determining factor in how much addressable memory is available.
• Data bus. An internal bus that connects the CPU and the memory, across which the actual data is transferred. For example, RAM.
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Windows Server Software Architecture
When Windows Server 2012 is installed on a computer, the CPU has two modes in which it can operate: kernel mode and user mode.
Kernel Mode
Kernel mode provides full and direct access to all installed hardware. Access is provided through a software layer called the hardware abstraction layer. This layer gives programmers a standard set of calls that can be used to access any hardware type.
The Windows Server application programming
interface (API) is a set of objects and commands that enables programmers to interact and write code to manipulate the Windows software. Through this layer programmers can access and customize the Windows code.
Operating system components that require direct access to hardware run in kernel mode. For example, file system drivers run in kernel mode and can access memory, CPU, bus technologies, and peripheral devices.
Be aware that code running in kernel mode is not isolated. If a driver running in kernel mode accesses or writes data to an address space, it could affect other parts of the operating system or other applications that are running. This can be seen in a fatal error that displays a stop error, more commonly known as a blue screen.
User Mode
User mode does not have direct access to the hardware and requests access through kernel mode. When an application or service is started, it runs in its own process or private address space. So, each application or service runs in isolation. If you open Task Manager and select the Details tab, a list of processes and associated IDs will be displayed. Even where multiple instances of the same application are running, each instance runs in isolation.
Running processes in isolation provides a level of redundancy should an application crash—that is, only the application crashes.
If you right-click a process, you can raise the priority level of the process so that if there are two requests for CPU access, the priority level will determine which process has access to the CPU. You can also set an affinity for an application so that it runs on a specific processor that you designate.
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Lesson 2
Installing Windows Server
The method by which you install Windows Server 2012 can vary, depending on your individual environment and requirements. This lesson will introduce you to the key installation components and considerations involved with installing Windows Server 2012.
Lesson Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to: • Identify Windows Server 2012 editions. • Describe the installation methods. • Select an installation type. • Describe what Server Core is.
• Describe the process for installing Windows Server 2012. • Describe post-installation configuration steps.
• Describe automating the deployment process by using Windows Deployment Services.
Windows Server 2012 Editions
Windows Server 2012 is available in different editions to support various requirements and workload needs. Each edition of Windows Server has different functionality and feature sets. Therefore, it is important to be familiar with the various editions before you deploy Windows Server 2012.
The following table lists the Windows Server 2012 editions.
Edition Description
Windows Server 2012 Standard
Provides all roles and features that are available on the Windows Server 2012 platform. Supports up to 64 sockets and up to 4 terabytes (TB) of RAM. Includes two virtual machine licenses. Suitable where there are low numbers of virtual servers being run.
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
Provides all roles and features that are available on the Windows Server 2012 platform. Includes unlimited virtual machine licenses for virtual machines that are run on the same hardware. Supports 64 sockets, up to 640 processor cores, and up to 4 TB of RAM. Suitable where there are lots of virtual machines being run. Windows Server
2012 Foundation
Designed for small business owners, allows only 15 users, cannot be joined to a domain, and includes limited server roles. Supports one processor core and up to 32 GB of RAM.
